When it comes to bar traditions, karaoke is on par with happy hour specials, bar nuts, and forgetting to close out your tab after a long night of partying.
Whether you have the talent to audition for American Idol or The Voice, or you just think you're the best singer in the world after a few drinks, it's just as fun to try your hand at "Livin' on a Prayer" or "Bohemian Rhapsody" as it is to watch others attempt to do so.
It takes a good crowd, a thorough selection of songs, and something truly special (cheap drinks don't hurt) to set a bar apart from the numerous karaoke spots around the Valley.
The following five bars have what it takes.
See also:
Ten Favorite Metro Phoenix Jukeboxes Our 10 Favorite Metro Phoenix Music Venues 10 Favorite Strip Clubs in Metro Phoenix (NSFW)